Essex County runs from Newark’s city schools to the suburban districts to the west. We work across all of it, including charter networks, YMCAs, JCCs and parish schools.

Working in Essex County, NJ

Many Essex County gyms sit inside older multi-story buildings. That affects how we plan the job: where the dust-collecting sanders and finish can come in, how much ventilation the space has, and how long the gym needs to stay closed while the finish cures. We work this out on the walkthrough so there are no surprises.

Charter schools and community organizations often share one gym across many programs. A screen and recoat over a school break, or a long weekend with a Monday holiday (tight, but it works), is a good way to refresh a heavily used floor without losing weeks of use.

Suburban districts here usually plan bigger summer projects: full sanding, new game lines, logo work and sometimes new wall pads in the same window. We can do all of it with one team and one schedule.

Who we work for in Essex County

• Urban and suburban public districts
• Charter school networks
• County vocational-technical schools
• YMCAs and JCCs
• Parish and independent schools

Schools and facilities we have worked with

Schools and facilities we’ve worked with in Essex County include Essex Valley School in West Caldwell, North Star Academy in Newark, where we have done sanding, recoats, repairs and wall pads, and the Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy in Livingston, where we do screen and recoat work.

Services

• Sanding & refinishing: down to bare wood, new game lines, new seal and finish
• Screen & recoat: the yearly maintenance coat that keeps the floor protected
• Repairs: dead spots, damaged boards and water damage
• New maple floors: new maple gym floors and basketball courts
• Lines, logos & graphics: game lines for every sport and center-court logos
• Gym wall padding: custom printed and standard wall pads

Planning a budget? Our gym floor refinishing cost guide explains what drives the price.

How long the gym is out of use: a dustless screen and recoat is the quick option between sandings. A full sand and refinish takes 8 to 10 working days plus about a week for the finish to cure, and our sanders catch about 98% of the dust.

We keep up with MFMA standards and use MFMA-approved finishes and MFMA-certified vendor products. We stand behind our work and our reputation proves it.

See gym floor sanding and recoating statewide for the other areas we cover.

Frequently asked questions

Can you work in older school buildings with tight access?

Yes. We look at access, ventilation and power on the walkthrough and plan the equipment and finish around the building.

How long will our gym be closed for a sanding?

It depends on the size of the floor and the finish, so we give you a schedule in the proposal. A screen and recoat is much faster than a full sanding.

Do you work with charter schools and nonprofits?

Yes. Charter schools, YMCAs, JCCs and churches are a big part of our work in Essex County.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. We come out, look at the floor, measure, and send a written proposal at no cost.